http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:50:45 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/21/dining_out_with_iphone_zagat_and_opentable_hit_the_app_store/ The calls of iPhone-wielding foodies have been answered. In the last two weeks, the App Store has seen the addition of the two premier dining resources for U.S. residents -- Zagat, the de facto restau... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/21/dining_out_with_iphone_zagat_and_opentable_hit_the_app_store/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/21/apple_releases_iphone_software_v2_2/ Apple early Friday morning released iPhone 2.2 Software Update, which delivers a number of improvements and adds Google Street View, public transit and walking directions, and more. A similar update i... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/21/apple_releases_iphone_software_v2_2/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/20/iphone_security_posting_suggests_2_2_firmware_tomorrow/ Germans documenting an exploit that forces an iPhone to dial an unwanted number have also potentially tipped users off to the imminent release of Apple's widely anticipated 2.2 firmware upgrade. Th... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/20/iphone_security_posting_suggests_2_2_firmware_tomorrow/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/20/apple_now_no_2_in_corporate_smartphone_market_share/ While Research in Motion continues to dominate the corporate smartphone market, new data shows Apple to be chipping awake at the BlackBerry maker's lead after having recently bludgeoned Palm to become... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/20/apple_now_no_2_in_corporate_smartphone_market_share/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/20/review_roundup_rims_new_touchscreen_blackberry_storm/ On Friday, Research in Motion and Verizon will answer to the iPhone with the BlackBerry Storm -- a touchscreen-based handset that will sell for $250 with a two-year contract, though a $50 mail-in reba... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/20/review_roundup_rims_new_touchscreen_blackberry_storm/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/20/apple_authorizes_mms_on_the_iphone_but_not_for_us_users/ Swedish iPhone owners will soon have something they can hold over the heads of most other users of the touchscreen handset: an Apple-sanctioned way of sending and receiving picture and video messages.... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/20/apple_authorizes_mms_on_the_iphone_but_not_for_us_users/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/20/apple_developing_always_on_iphone_status_indicators/ Apple has conceptualized a means of displaying icon-like status indicators on the iPhone's displays even when the handset is locked and the backlight turned off, a new company filing shows. The Cu... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/20/apple_developing_always_on_iphone_status_indicators/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/19/wal_mart_to_begin_selling_iphone_post_holidays_reports/ Mega-discount chain Wal-Mart, along with subsidiary Sams Clubs, will join Best Buy in offering Apple's iPhone 3G to their customers just days after Christmas, according to new reports. In an email... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/19/wal_mart_to_begin_selling_iphone_post_holidays_reports/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/18/google_mobile_iphone_app_with_voice_search_now_available/ The new version of Google's Mobile iPhone application that includes voice search recognition was made available as a free download on the App Store last night. "The new Google Mobile App for iPhon... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/18/google_mobile_iphone_app_with_voice_search_now_available/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/17/adobe_shows_arm_ready_flash_10_spansion_names_apple_in_suit/ Adobe has pledged to optimize a version of Flash 10 for smartphones using ARM processors like those of the iPhone -- but iPhone itself isn't getting that upgrade. Also, flash memory maker Spansion ha... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/17/adobe_shows_arm_ready_flash_10_spansion_names_apple_in_suit/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/17/apple_to_launch_iphone_in_taiwan_next_month/ Chunghwa Telecom said Friday it has won the exclusive right to begin selling Apple's iPhone 3G in Taiwan ahead of the December holiday season. The company "has signed a contract with Apple, and wil... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/17/apple_to_launch_iphone_in_taiwan_next_month/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/14/apple_sued_over_hairline_cracks_in_iphone_3g_casings/ Apple is facing yet another lawsuit over the performance of its iPhone 3G on AT&T's network but with added allegations that the company is ignoring the occurrence of hairline cracks in the handset's e... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/14/apple_sued_over_hairline_cracks_in_iphone_3g_casings/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/14/google_voice_search_app_for_iphone_arriving_shortly/ Google as early as today is expected to introduce a free application for the iPhone that lets you search for information, directions, or virtually anything else by speaking into the handset, eliminati... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/14/google_voice_search_app_for_iphone_arriving_shortly/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/13/apple_job_listing_hints_at_iphone_nearing_china_launch/ A single listing on the Apple's career pages suggests the company has pledged itself to releasing the iPhone in China, one of its most elusive markets. The posting made Thursday for an iPhone Quali... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/13/apple_job_listing_hints_at_iphone_nearing_china_launch/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/13/apple_could_be_tailoring_its_own_search_engine_wrapper/ Apple is unhappy with the search experience on its mobile products and may be looking to develop a more approachable interface that could be grafted on top of existing technologies like Google search,... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/13/apple_could_be_tailoring_its_own_search_engine_wrapper/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/11/149_costco_iphone_rumor_5_itunes_movies_gmail_av_chat/ One report is suggesting that Apple will not only expand iPhone sales to Costco but cut pricing at the same time. In a more confirmed price drop, Apple is now touting $5 movie purchases as a regular ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/11/149_costco_iphone_rumor_5_itunes_movies_gmail_av_chat/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/10/orange_france_promo_to_cut_iphone_3g_price_to_99_euros/ In an aggressive move to spur iPhone sales heading into the holidays, Orange appears to be on the verge of cutting prices for Apple's handset well below existing costs. A dealer flyer sent AppleIns... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/10/orange_france_promo_to_cut_iphone_3g_price_to_99_euros/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/10/iphone_trumps_razr_as_most_purchased_us_consumer_handset/ Apple's iPhone 3G dethroned the top-ranked Motorola RAZR as the leading handset purchased by adult consumers in the U.S. during the third quarter of the year, according to market research firm NPD. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/10/iphone_trumps_razr_as_most_purchased_us_consumer_handset/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/08/update_judge_orders_apples_new_mobile_head_to_stop_work/ Apple's plans for its new recruit from IBM, Mark Papermaster, have been dealt an at least temporary setback as a federal judge has ordered him to halt any work at his new employer. US Federal Distr... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/08/update_judge_orders_apples_new_mobile_head_to_stop_work/ Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/07/court_response_defends_new_apple_mobile_hires_jump_from_ibm/ Apple's contentious decision to hire a former IBM executive has been explained by the iPhone and iPod maker -- and the new recruit himself -- as a carefully thought-out decision that doesn't run afoul... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/07/court_response_defends_new_apple_mobile_hires_jump_from_ibm/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/07/att_acquires_wayports_wifi_hotspots/ AT&T has acquired WiFi provider Wayport for $275 million in cash, adding thousands of new wireless hotspots to the company's network that was recently opened to free access by iPhone users. AT&T n... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/07/att_acquires_wayports_wifi_hotspots/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/07/att_chief_lays_out_futuristic_vision_for_the_iphone/ Before a future version of Apple's iPhone wakes you up in the morning, it will have downloaded the morning's news feeds and sent a message to your coffee maker to begin brewing a fresh pot, says AT&T ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/07/att_chief_lays_out_futuristic_vision_for_the_iphone/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/06/iphone_tops_business_rankings_steals_nokia_market_share/ Often labeled the outsider in the corporate world, Apple's iPhone has already reached the top of J.D. Power's satisfaction ranks for business smartphones -- and is simultaneously the second-largest sm... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/06/iphone_tops_business_rankings_steals_nokia_market_share/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/06/att_says_official_iphone_3g_tethering_plan_coming_soon/ AT&T Mobility chief executive Ralph De La Vega has disclosed that a carrier-sanctioned method of using the iPhone as a 3G modem for notebooks will be announced "soon." De La Vega made the comments... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/06/att_says_official_iphone_3g_tethering_plan_coming_soon/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/06/iphone_2_2_screenshots_reveal_direct_podcast_download_interface/ A series of screenshots from Apple's latest iPhone 2.2 beta have leaked on the web, revealing a new interface for downloading podcasts over wireless networks and a more polished version of the handset... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/06/iphone_2_2_screenshots_reveal_direct_podcast_download_interface/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/05/second_apple_analyst_sees_softness_in_iphone_demand/ Two analysts have issued research notes to clients this week indicating that their checks with supply chain sources suggest forward looking iPhone build orders are experiencing some incremental weakne... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/05/second_apple_analyst_sees_softness_in_iphone_demand/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/31/half_of_apples_iphone_3gs_sold_internationally/ Two separate disclosures by Apple and AT&T last week combine to revealed that the iPhone, once driven largely by domestic sales, has grown into a big international business with the arrival of the 3G ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/31/half_of_apples_iphone_3gs_sold_internationally/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/30/opera_mini_for_iphone_sits_on_sidelines_due_to_app_store_rules/ A professionally-developed alternative to Apple's Safari web browser for iPhone already exists in Opera Software's labs; Apple's guidelines for App Store submissions, however, are allegedly keeping it... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/30/opera_mini_for_iphone_sits_on_sidelines_due_to_app_store_rules/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/30/japanese_iphone_owners_to_be_offered_tv_tuner_add_on/ Addressing a widely-publicized feature omission for Japanese iPhone users, local carrier Softbank on Thursday announced plans to begin selling a TV Tuner add-on later this year that will also serve as... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/30/japanese_iphone_owners_to_be_offered_tv_tuner_add_on/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/29/first_look_classics_aims_to_kindle_iphone_reading_surge/ E-books are just beginning to gain traction with consumers today, a phenomenon that seemed to start quietly with offerings from Sony, then taking another large step with Amazon's Kindle. However, the ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/29/first_look_classics_aims_to_kindle_iphone_reading_surge/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/29/att_announces_free_wi_fi_access_for_iphone_users_again/ After several false starts, AT&T on Wednesday began sending SMS messages to iPhone owners announcing that they can now access free of charge the carrier's nation-leading Wi-Fi network of more than 17,... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/29/att_announces_free_wi_fi_access_for_iphone_users_again/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/28/alleged_iphone_2_2_leak_shows_direct_podcast_downoads/ An apparent new slip from Apple's upcoming iPhone firmware update shows the device gaining a long requested ability to download podcasts directly from the device instead of relying on an iTunes sync. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/28/alleged_iphone_2_2_leak_shows_direct_podcast_downoads/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/28/rogers_says_quarter_million_iphones_sold_in_canada/ Rogers Wireless, Apple's exclusive iPhone provider in Canada, said Tuesday that September quarter sales of the touchscreen handset totaled more than a quarter million units, boosting both its subscrib... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/28/rogers_says_quarter_million_iphones_sold_in_canada/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/27/apple_seen_having_leeway_to_sell_iphone_at_99/ Apple's very strong real-world revenues and its high iPhone gross margins are now thought to give the company substantial headroom for a price cut that could lead to huge strides forward in market sha... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/27/apple_seen_having_leeway_to_sell_iphone_at_99/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/27/google_earth_lands_for_iphone_netflix_testing_mac_streaming/ Google on Monday launched a version of Google Earth as a native application for iPhone and iPod touch owners. Meanwhile, Netflix said it has begun testing its second-gen Generation Media Player, which... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/27/google_earth_lands_for_iphone_netflix_testing_mac_streaming/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/25/apple_earnings_profits_and_cash_embarrass_microsoft/ While Microsoft executives like to talk about Apple as an insignificant company with less than 5% of the worldwide market share of all PCs and servers sold, the Mac maker now has more cash than Micros... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/25/apple_earnings_profits_and_cash_embarrass_microsoft/ Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/25/iphone_software_2_2_to_add_public_transitwalking_directions/ The next version of Apple's iPhone software will not only introduce Street Views to the handset's Maps application, but also provide bus, train and walking directions, a series of new photos reveal. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/25/iphone_software_2_2_to_add_public_transitwalking_directions/ Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/25/att_canvasses_buyers_on_future_iphone_features/ AT&T has recently begun surveying some of its longer-term iPhone buyers asking what features they would most like to see added to the Apple handset. The survey chiefly touches on post-purchase sati... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/25/att_canvasses_buyers_on_future_iphone_features/ Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/25/apple_devs_get_new_iphone_snow_leopard_pre_releases/ Apple developers this weekend are enthusiastically reporting that they've been provided with new test releases of the both the next iPhone software update and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. iPhone Sof... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/25/apple_devs_get_new_iphone_snow_leopard_pre_releases/ Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/24/intel_gets_foot_in_mouth_about_arm_twisting_iphone_comments/ Damage control kicked into overdrive at the world's largest chipmaker this week in the wake of comments from two Intel executives who had a field day badmouthing the iPhone and its embedded ARM proces... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/24/intel_gets_foot_in_mouth_about_arm_twisting_iphone_comments/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT